Famous Inventions of the Industrial Revolution And why

Famous Inventions of the Industrial Revolution And why they are importan

Introduction Question 1. In your own words what does the word revolution mean? 2. What is the difference between invention & innovation?

Revolution • What does revolution mean? • Revolution means dramatic, rapid change.

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American Industrial Revolution • Time of unprecedented invention and innovation in Europe and America. • Lasted from about 1840’s – 1910’s in America. • Created enormous economic growth as well as terrible pollution and social problems.

Why is invention/innovation important?

Why is invention/innovation important? • Brings about new tools and machines • Manufactures products quicker • Helps economic growth • Provides employment

Difference between invention/innovation • Invention: Creating brand new machines or devices that improve the human condition. • Innovation: Taking existing ideas/machines and improving them.

Difference between invention/innovation • Invention

Difference between invention/innovation • Innovation:

Patents/Copyrights • Patent: a certificate from the government that proves you own the rights to your invention. • Copyright: as above, but for a creative work, such as a song, book or painting.

Robert Stephenson Invented Steam Locomotive Year 1826 -29 • Forerunner of modern locomotives. • Used steam power. • Went about 30 miles per hour, which was groundbreaking for its time.

Samuel F. B. Morse Invented Telegraph YEAR: 1836 • Made instantaneous, long range communication possible. • System of wires stretched hundreds of miles. • “More Code” was a special language used

Why is this important? • These inventors and inventions powered the enormous American economic expansion that made America the world’s largest economy. • During the 19 th century, this power drove America to great heights of prestige and world influence. • In addition, these inventions improved the quality of life for hundreds of millions of people across the globe. Areas such as communication, transport and manufacturing were transformed.

Exit Ticket/Reflection Choose one inventor and his/her invention, that you believe had the greatest impact on American society, and write a paragraph explain why you think so